Ca del Baio
Barbaresco Asili 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 24 mesi in legno, parte in botti grandi di rovere e parte in tonneaux francesi. Affina in bottiglia per 6 mesi. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Asili by Ca’ del Baio is a full-bodied red wine that enhances the characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape within the Barbaresco area. Visually, it displays a brilliant garnet red colour, enriched by subtle orange highlights. Its intense aromatic profile releases scents of morello cherry and violet, accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper, liquorice and goudron. On the palate, it reveals a dry, warm and enveloping texture. The velvety sip leads to a long and persistent finish, making it perfect to pair with braised meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned Asili vineyard, located in the heart of the Barbaresco municipality. The Ca’ del Baio plots benefit from a south-west exposure, ideal for ensuring optimal ripening of the grapes. The vineyard includes old vines planted from 1957 onwards, cultivated according to organic farming principles. The roots draw nourishment from a soil composed of bluish calcareous-clay marl, a geological peculiarity that gives the wine superior elegance and profound complexity.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place between the end of September and the beginning of October. Production involves a vinification process that respects the raw material, with fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature and a long submerged cap maceration lasting about two months. To preserve the integrity of the fruit, the winery chooses not to filter the wine. Ageing continues for twenty-four months in large oak barrels and French tonneaux, followed by a period of rest in the bottle necessary to stabilise the wine’s elegant flavour structure.
History and Curiosities
Rooted in the renowned Asili cru, this majestic Barbaresco DOCG embodies the dedication of the Ca’ del Baio estate. Between 1957 and 1999, an exceptional vineyard took shape, where organic cultivation and non-invasive winemaking enhance the purity of old vines over forty years old. The ancient charm of the area echoes in its name, mysteriously suspended between the Gallic Barbaritium and the Roman barbarica silva, offering a fascinating historical legacy now celebrated by the excellent scores from Decanter and Vinous.
Awards
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2022
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1870
- Oenologist: Giulio Grasso
- Bottles produced: 145.000
- Hectares: 31
The natural heritage of 31 hectares of vineyards is concentrated mainly on the most suitable places for the production of Barbaresco: Marcarini, Pora, Asili, Vallegrande.
A biological management and non-invasive winemaking techniques, which also exclude the filtration of wines and contemplate the use of large barrels, allow a clear reading of the vintages and terroirs. And the not happy vintage, as it was considered 2014, actually only partially in the Babaresco area, highlights the fabric of the skilled winemaker.
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| Name | Ca del Baio Barbaresco Asili 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Ca del Baio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Rooted in the renowned Asili cru, this majestic Barbaresco DOCG embodies the dedication of the Ca’ del Baio estate. Between 1957 and 1999, an exceptional vineyard took shape, where organic cultivation and non-invasive winemaking enhance the purity of old vines over forty years old. The ancient charm of the area echoes in its name, mysteriously suspended between the Gallic Barbaritium and the Roman barbarica silva, offering a fascinating historical legacy now celebrated by the excellent scores from Decanter and Vinous. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN) |
| Soil composition | Bluish calcareous-clayey marls |
| Harvest | Between late September and early October |
| Fermentation | Approximately 60 days |
| Production technique | Coltivazione biologica e vinificazione non invasiva; fermentazione in vasche d'acciaio termocondizionate con macerazione a cappello sommerso; zero filtrazioni; affinamento in botti grandi di rovere e in tonneaux francesi |
| Wine making | The destemmed grapes ferment on the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about 60 days; submerged cap maceration. Red vinification. |
| Aging | 24 mesi in legno, parte in botti grandi di rovere e parte in tonneaux francesi. Affina in bottiglia per 6 mesi. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |